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Belsch Family History

Belsch Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Belich, Welsch, Belch, Betsch, Besch, Bersch, Kelsch, Bensch, Balch

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Where is the Belsch family from?

You can see how Belsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Belsch family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Belsch's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Belsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Belsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belsch census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Belsch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Belsch. For the veterans among your Belsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belsch lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Belsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Belsch in 1968 was 92, and 91 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belsch ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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